In honor of Second Class Parent's Weekend, the USNA Men's Glee Club, USNA Women's Glee Club, and USNA Gospel Choir join together in a rare combined performance highlighting the incredible talents of the Brigade of Midshipmen!

The Distinguished Artists Series is part of a comprehensive program developed by the Naval Academy's Senior Leadership to enrich the education of Midshipmen through exposure and involvement with fine arts. This series has presented the world's finest classical and cultural performers to the Academy with an annual mix of Opera, Ballet, Orchestra, and diverse international ensembles. The Distinguished Artists Series was launched with the opening of Alumni Hall, and for the past 26 years, has enjoyed the support of the Navy's most senior officers, the Naval Academy's faculty and staff, the Midshipmen, and the greater Academy community.

The USNA annual Halloween Concert is a spectacular event of music, light, drama, and dance. One of the most popular events on the Yard, this production is an experience you will not soon forget! This electrifying concert features Mr. Monte Maxwell, Chapel Organist and Director of Chapel Music, with the multi-faceted talents of midshipmen in a presentation that has drawn record-breaking crowds into the Naval Academy Chapel. A wide variety of music from multiple genres, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, are featured in this concert celebrating the triumph of good over evil and All Saints’ Day. The incredible performances, special effects, and grand finale will leave you on the edge of your seat!

Continuing a long-standing tradition, the USNA Glee Club combines with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, and soloists from the Metropolitan Opera Company to present selections from Handel's beloved Messiah on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon conducted by Dr. Aaron Smith, USNA Director of Musical Activities. This beautifully elegant concert has been broadcast on public television stations both regionally and nationwide.

The Brigade of Midshipmen possesses a vast number of very talented instrumentalists. These midshipmen come from backgrounds of intense disciplined training since early childhood. This special recital highlights individual midshipmen on a variety of instruments... from violin and trumpet to piano and harp.

The Men's and Women's Glee Clubs will travel to SAVANNAH, HILTON HEAD, CHARLESTON, MYRTLE BEACH, and CHARLOTTE to perform several public concerts. The first combined concert tour of the two Glee Clubs in over a decade! Featured work will be Durufle's Requiem accompanied by world-renowned Naval Academy Organist, Mr. Monte Maxwell - in addition to Sea Shanties, Broadway favorites, patriotic and sublime classical gems!

The Men's and Women's Glee Clubs return from SAVANNAH, HILTON HEAD, CHARLESTON, MYRTLE BEACH, and CHARLOTTE. The first combined concert tour of the two Glee Clubs in over a decade! Featured work will be Durufle's Requiem accompanied by world-renowned Naval Academy Organist, Mr. Monte Maxwell - in addition to Sea Shanties, Broadway favorites, patriotic and sublime classical gems!

Come see and hear a spectacular performance witnessed by thousands as the Men's and Women's Glee Club represented USNA on the road!

Co-sponsored by the Naval Academy Women's Glee Club and the Naval Academy Alumni Association Women's Special Interest Group, join us for a very special concert in the beautiful Naval Academy Chapel as we combine current and former members of the Women's Glee Club to celebrate Dr. Cindy Bauchspies' incredible accomplishments over the past 10 years and her final season at USNA.

The Distinguished Artists Series is part of a comprehensive program developed by the Naval Academy's Senior Leadership to enrich the education of Midshipmen through exposure and involvement with fine arts. This series has presented the world's finest classical and cultural performers to the Academy with an annual mix of Opera, Ballet, Orchestra, and diverse international ensembles. The Distinguished Artists Series was launched with the opening of Alumni Hall, and for the past 25 years, has enjoyed the support of the Navy's most senior officers, the Naval Academy's faculty and staff, the Midshipmen, and the greater Academy community.

45th Annual Spring Oratorio Friday, April 20, 2018

Durufle: Requiem Dr. Aaron Smith, conductor

Requiem - by 20th-century French master Maurice Durufle, is one of the composer’s most cherished works. Composed in 1947 at the end of World War II and based upon hauntingly beautiful plainchant, the elegantly restrained setting is unique among requiems. Breaking away from the operatic and highly dramatic Requiem settings of Berlioz and Verdi, he instead focuses not on visions of hell and damnation, but on images of rest and peace.

Accompanying the Requiem will be additional sublime choral and orchestral works featuring the Women's Glee Club and Dr. Cindy Bauchspies.

Join us for beautiful evening of music performed by the critically acclaimed USNA Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra!

The Naval Academy Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club, and Gospel Choir join forces to present a very special performance in honor of the Class of 2018! Join us for this memorable 90-minute concert featuring Patriotic favorites, Sea Chanties, Broadway, and sacred songs in the beautiful setting of the Naval Academy Chapel!

Immediately following the Blue Angels, join us in the beautiful Naval Academy Chapel as world-class organist, Mr. Monte Maxwell, demonstrates the incredible power and sound of one of the finest organs in the world. Ample air-conditioning included!